Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Denver (PWK–DEN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Denver
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 887 mi 2h 9m nonstop -1h behind 68 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PWK and DEN, connecting options are available through 68 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PWK to DEN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
68
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~26h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
344
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
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Alternatives

Other ways to reach Denver from Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling

Nearby airports with service to Denver International Airport.
Metric PWK→DEN ORD→DEN MDW→DEN
Distance from PWK – 9 mi 24 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 21 5
Weekly flights 1 448 38
Flight time 2h 9m 2h 33m 2h 27m
Chicago (ORD) to Denver flights · Chicago (MDW) to Denver flights · Milwaukee (MKE) to Denver flights
Airports within 200 miles of PWK with service to Denver International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
PWK: CDT · DEN: MDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling, it's 5:00 PM in Denver.
Distance & Flight Time
887 mi / 1,428 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 9m.
Getting from DEN

RTD A Line runs to Denver Union Station (37 min, $10.50) with connections to light rail and bus routes. Taxis have meters; expect $55–65 to downtown.DEN's tent-roof Jeppesen Terminal is a single building; all three concourses connect via the underground automated train. Rental cars are on level 5. For ski resorts, shuttle services depart from Ground Transportation.

Denver Climate

Semi-arid with 300+ days of sunshine. Summers are dry and warm (27–34°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that produce dramatic but brief delays. Winters bring cold temperatures (−8 to 5°C) and heavy blizzards that can shut down ground operations.

Spring snowstorms can be heavier than midwinter ones. Altitude (5,430 ft) means low humidity year-round; stay hydrated.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

PWK–DEN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling to Denver route.
Route details
Distance887 mi / 1,428 km
Flight time2h 9m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connections68 hubs
Origin: PWK
Full nameChicago Executive Airport
IATA / ICAOPWK / KPWK
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation647 ft / 197 m
Destination: DEN
Full nameDenver International Airport
IATA / ICAODEN / KDEN
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Passengers/yr82.4M
Elevation5,431 ft / 1,655 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PWK to DEN flights.
Nonstop flights from Chicago Executive Airport to Denver International Airport take approximately 2h 9m. The route covers 887 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from PWK to DEN. The return direction has about 1 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRB, MCI, GRR, MKC, IND, COS, BHM, OKC, STL, SDF, MSP, MEM, TVC, BNA, CMH, YWG, PIT, SLC, PVU, CHA, BZN, TYS, DAL, YYZ, BUF, HOU, AUS, SAT, CLT, PHX, MSY, RIC, ATL, ALB, IAD, TEB, RDU, TUS, LAS, SAV, YYC, PHL, PSP, EWR, LGA, YEG, MCO, BDL, RSW, SNA, BUR, SAN, YVR, BOS, JFK, SJD, SRQ, PBI, FLL, NAS, PVR, LAX, SFO, CUN, SJU, HND, MIA and TPA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Denver is 1 hour behind Chicago/Prospect Heights/Wheeling.
Yes, return flights from DEN to PWK are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include ORD, MDW and MKE. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from PWK to DEN

Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) and Denver International Airport (DEN) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

PWK to DEN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from PWK to DEN ranges from 2 hours 9 minutes. The route covers a distance of 887 miles (1,428 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

68 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GRB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chicago (ORD), Chicago (MDW) and Milwaukee (MKE).